Comparasion & Contrast

Compare and Contrast Essay

Geneva York , English 101

Compare and Contrast of Different Cultural Approaches

People are different not only in gender , race , social and psychological characteristics but also in their cultural perspectives and prejudices . The culture normally consists of the myths , rituals stories and language through which human meanings and values are transmitted from one generation to another . Culture includes groups that we are born into , such as gender , race , or national origin . It also includes groups we join or become part of , maybe by a change in our

economic status , or otherwise . As people from different cultural groups start to work together , cultural values may sometimes conflict . We can misunderstand each other , and react in ways that can deter what are otherwise promising partnerships . When analyzing cultures of United States and Russia , we notice few similarities but there are a lot of differences . The similarities are more at the national level . Whereas on the divergent axis , important cultural facets like people and society get more pronounced

Scrutinizing the similarities between cultures of United States and Russia , we find that both the countries are multi-ethnic continental , great powers , and settled by a variety of diverse groups Both the counties regard themselves as chosen nations destined to bring their own versions of enlightenment to less fortunate people . They are both Nuclear powers . As nations , both the countries are blessed with people who are patriotic , energetic and inventive . They are hard working , honest and motivated

At individual levels , people of both the country are quite different from each other . In America , individualism and competitiveness are distinct features of common people . Americans love to compete and progress in their careers , more often , at the stake of their family lives . The Russians however , rely more on a close network of family friends , and co-workers . They prefer their family lives more than their work . They love to share their emotions rather than spending an isolated life . Moreover , at individual levels , Americans like to bring changes to their lives and work . They are innovative and believe that change is the sign of progression . They will change their jobs , houses , and even spouses more often than Russians change their dresses . Russians on the other hand are more likely to be cautious and conservative defenders of their status quo . They would spend their entire lives in one house and one job

When we talk of society , we find a number of differences as well . Our culture influences how we approach problems , and how we participate in communities . Sometimes we are not even aware of cultural implications which lead to undesirable consequences . In America for example , there are often frank opinions given and are expected but in Russia , such opinions can result in development of conflicts . Law is an important component of society and in United States , there are strict rules which protect individual rights . The law in Russia however serves to protect the state and the community rather than the individual